Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)
Carne Guisada or Latin Beef Stew is made with chunks of beef simmered in beer with scallions, garlic, tomatoes, cumin and cilantro.
Foto: SkinnytasteIngredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup scallions (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 small tomatoes (diced)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (minced)
- 1.5 lb beef stew meat (cut into small chunks)
- 1/3 cup light beer
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp adobo (or salt)
- 1/2 tsp achiote (or sazon)
- 1 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- 10 oz baby red potatoes (halved or quartered)
Steps
In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.
Add scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
Cover and simmer on low heat 1 1/2 hours.
Test to make sure beef is tender, if not cook another 15 minutes.
Add potatoes and cook until soft, about 20 minutes depending on the size.
In a large pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and sauté; about 2 - 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes stirring.
Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
Cover pressure cooker; when the lid is locked, cook high pressure 45 minutes. Quick release.
Add the potatoes, cover and cook on high pressure about 8 minutes, or until tender. Quick release and serve.
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